The Middletons splash out on a new coat

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This is Kate Middleton’s new coat of arms, which she should enjoy while she
can: in its present form, she will be able to use it for just ten days.
After she is married, her coat of arms — which, in true heraldic tradition,
contains two punning references to family names — will be merged with Prince
William’s to make a new royal one.

Designed with the College of Arms, which charges a set fee of £4,400, the arms
were officially granted to Miss Middleton’s father, Michael.

She is allowed to use the version seen here, which is for unmarried daughters
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Kate's father commissioned the design in his name so all the family can use it

April 20 2011 Reuters

Kate's father commissioned the design in his name so all the family can use it

April 20 2011 Reuters

The oak is a traditional symbol of England and of strength

April 20 2011 Reuters

Prince William's coat of arms and Kate's will be combined after their marriage